Brody Cress Ties For First In Eighth Round NFR Action

Hillsdale's Brody Cress notched an 87.5 saddle bronc riding score in eighth go-round action on Thursday night at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.

Cress rode the Corey and Lange horse Monster.

That was good for a tie for first place with Zeke Thurston and Sage Newman for the round. Overall, Cress remains just behind Thurston in the average standings. Cress won $24,433 for his ride.

The action continues tonight and is slated to wrap up on Saturday.

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Gallery Credit: Phylicia Peterson, Townsquare Media Laramie/Cheyenne

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